A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-26
Summary:

Movies are utterly incapable of intellectual content although film like 'Cabiria' has some historical worth and offer educational value. – from 'January Atlantic'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-16
Summary:

England's National Theatre, Drury Lane, is occupied by the cinematograph. The War Office recognized the cinematograph and allowed it to visit the seat of war. The earnings of English film actors in America can indicate the size and resources of the film business. With its scope, the dignity…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-11 - 1917-08-11
Summary:

Coming screening of 'Cabiria' (1st - six parts) by the Itala Film Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-13 - 1917-08-13
Summary:

Coming screening of 'Cabiria', Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Coming film: 'Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-13 - 1917-08-13
Summary:

tomorrow: Screening of 'Cabiria' (1st - six parts) by the Itala Film Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-14 - 1917-08-14
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Cabiria' (1st - six parts) by the Itala Film Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-14 - 1917-08-16
Summary:

Screening of 'Cabiria', Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Coming film: 'Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-17 - 1917-08-17
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd & 4th episodes), Pathe's Gazettes and Various Comics; Coming film: 'Cabiria'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd and 4th episodes), 'Spring Time on the Riviera' (colour), Pathe News; Coming film: Max Linder in 'Max, Victim of the Clutching Hand'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-20
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd & 4th episodes), Pathe's Gazettes and Various Comics; Coming film: 'Cabiria'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-20 - 1917-08-21
Summary:

Screening of 'Cabiria'; Coming film: 'Civilization'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-21 - 1917-08-21
Summary:

Screening of 'Cabiria' (2nd half), Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Coming film: 'The Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-22 - 1917-08-23
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Cabiria' (2nd half), Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Coming film: 'The Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-28 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

28th February, 1st and 2nd March at 9.15 p.m., Pathe News No. 28 and 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' final epoch. Matinee Sunday, 2nd March at 6 p.m., 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest. Coming, Fredony and Vaudeville Co. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-25
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of the serial film 'The Moon Child' will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre at the matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance next Saturday. At night, the production by Thomas Dixon, entitled 'The Fall of a Nation' will be shown for the first time. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-01
Summary:

The Birth of a Nation' was a tax upon self-control, but far more wearing upon a director must have been in the preparation of the spectacle 'Intolerance' which, at the Coronet Theatre promises to be the sensation of the season. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

The Come Back,' the principal item in the Coronet Theatre programme, is thoroughly deserving of the crowded houses it is drawing nightly. Harold Lockwood and May Allison have done an excellent work in the leading parts. Film plot included. The programme also includes Harold Lloyd's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-05
Summary:

The beginning of the winter finds the British film in a much stronger position. The article included opinions from Mr. William A. Brady and also talked about the British productions. One of the most important development is the formation of the Alliance Company, which has purchased probably the…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-16
Summary:

The last chance of seeing Anatole France's great work 'Thais' will be given to patrons of the Coronet Theatre tonight. Some magnificent acting is seen by Mary Garden. Film plot included. Pathe's news pictures are very interesting. Local boxers will be interested in the films…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-19 - 1919-12-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.' Also Luke's comic and Pathe's News. Today's matinee, 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 13 and 14. Booking at Anderson's. December 22 Remarks: Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., Bryant…